(Prostanthera melissifolia) Rich mint and bright eucalyptus aroma that is uplifting and suitable to support healthy skin and breathing. Soothes minor aches and pain.
Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler. It makes an excellent air freshener. Consider using with a car diffuser. Internal: Balm Mint Bush essential oil is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. Click here for more information about internal usage.
1. This may be my new 'favorite' essential oil! It is delightful, fresh, uplifting and invigorating. I used it in my new car diffuser, for a minor headache and as a tummy blend for our daughter. For a tummy-soothing blend I mixed 4 drops Balm Mint Bush, 3 drops Roman Chamomile and 1 drop Spearmint in a 10mL roll-on applicator with Pomegranate Seed oil as the carrier.
2. The Balm Mint Swell Gel is very refreshing. I felt it ease the tension in my neck/shoulders almost immediately. I like that it uses aloe vera instead of a carrier oil. It helps it to absorb quickly and there's no worry about an oily stain on my collars.
3. I use the Balm Mint Swell Gel as deodorant - it's refreshing and cooling! (Balm Mint Swell Gel is in the Therapeutic Use section above.) - Leigh
4. Thank you for offering sample sizes of the Balm Mint Bush. I used my sample in both my car diffuser and vaporizing diffuser and love it! It's clean, fresh and uplifting.
5. What a fantastic new oil for Hopewell to carry! It opens the sinuses, resolves headaches and I even put some in my homemade kitchen spray that I use to clean the countertops etc.
